The Crochet Gradient Grace Top is a delightful and stylish addition to any wardrobe! This charming top boasts a beautiful gradient color design that gives it a unique and eye-catching appeal. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your outfit, this top is not only trendy but also comfortable to wear. Whether you're heading out for a casual day or a special occasion, the Crochet Gradient Grace Top is sure to make you feel confident and fabulous!
Skill: Easy To Moderate
Materials:
Crochet Hook – I/ 5.5 MM
Yarn – Medium (4) Premier Gradient Anti-pilling 5 oz. – Black Tones (C2)
Premier Gradient Anti-pilling 5 oz. – Pink Tones (C2)
400 – 600 yards depending on size
Yarn Needle
Stitch marker
Tape Measure
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)
V Stitch (Vst) – (dc, ch1, dc in the same st)
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2 X)
(About 16 (18, 20, 22, 24 inches across shoulders)
Pattern written in Small, other sizes in Parenthesis.
Notes:
Ch3 Counts as a Double Crochet
Pattern:
Make 2, A Front and A Back Piece.
We are starting at the bottom of each piece and
working our way to the top.
R: 1 – Ch 60 (68, 76, 84, 92) 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook,
1 dc in each ch across, turn, Ch 3
(58, 66, 74, 82, 90 dcs).
R: 2 – Ch 3 counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in each dc across, turn ch3 (58, 66, 74, 82, 90 dcs). R: 3 – Repeat R: 2
R: 4 – Ch 3 counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, ch2*Sk the next 2, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc*Repeat From * to * Across Row,sk next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of the last 4 dc, turn, ch3(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 sets of sk2, 2dcs) ch2, 4dcs)
R: 5 - Ch 3 counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,*ch2, Vst between the next 2 dc*Repeat From * to * Across Row,Ch2, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 V sts, 2dcs) ch2, 4dcs)
R: 6 - Ch 3 counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,*ch2, Vst in the ch1 sp of the next Vst*Repeat From * to * Across Row,Ch2, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 V sts, 2dcs) ch2, 4dcs)
R: 7 – R: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) –Repeat R: 6
Remember if you want more length, continue to Repeat R: 6
I changed color yarn half was through.
R: 33 (35, 37, 39, 41) – Top Trim –
1 dc in each dc,
*2dc in the ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of the dc of the Vst*
Repeat From * to * across,
Do not dc in the ch1 sps,
2 dc in the ch2 sp, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch3
Do not dc in the ch1 sps,
58, 66, 74, 82, 90 dcs).
R: 34 (36, 38, 40, 42) – 1 dc in each dc, turn ch358, 66, 74, 82 dcs). R: 35 (37, 39, 41, 43) - 1 dc in each dc, tie off, weave in your ends.58, 66, 74, 82 dcs).
Repeat R ;1 - R: 35
Place the 2 pieces together at the top.
Top - Wrong Side out
Join yarn to one side, sc going through the front and the back of the top,Stitching 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sc, Sc only working through the front of the top until only
10 (12, 14 16, 18) stitches remain,Again, stitch sc going through the front and the back of the pieces. Slst back across those 10 (12, 14 16, 18) stitches, Sc across the back opening of the piece, Slst across the beginning 10 (12, 14 16, 18) stitches,Tie off and weave in your ends.
Closing The Sides of the Top:
With Wrong sides out,
Measure down 6 inches – S/M,
7 inches - L/Xl
8 inches - 2 X
From top or shoulder, evenly sc down
8 inches - S/M,
10 inches For L/Xl/2 X
Tie off weave in the ends.
Repeat on the other side.
Note: This will leave a slit up each side,
If you prefer you can sc to the bottom edge of the top.
